Disclaimer: you got that right, mai-hime/mai-otome is still not mine...
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Sorry it took so long.. please enjoy and please review.
Chapter 7
Acceptance in more ways than one
It was almost 7pm in the evening and the night breeze is colder than usual. A few people had come out to have a nice walk, while some are just contented with sitting on their balcony and savor the night air. Meanwhile, inside apartment #3, Natsuki, Arika and Shizuru were sitting on the floor mat playing who-knows-what, giggling and laughing. Mai was in her own domain, the kitchen, cooking up something for them. Thirty minutes into what they were doing, they were disturbed by a knock that came from their front door. Natsuki immediately stood up from her seat and opened it. Standing in front of her, was a beautiful woman on her 30's, her black hair hung just below her shoulders and she has striking blue eyes. She smiled sweetly at Natsuki who was momentarily frozen on her place. This wasn't the first time they have faced each but they still wasn't comfortable with each other. They have also spoken with each other a few times, mainly out of necessity. This meeting was turning out to be an awkward one with both of them having a staring fest. Thankfully, with some luck on their side, a strong gust blew which causes the door to move, eliciting a creaking sound. The sound made Natsuki snap back into reality and greeted the woman.
"Good Evening Rena-obasan, please come in" she motioned the woman to the sala where her daughter was.
Rena who also felt the tension, went straight to business. "Thank you Natsuki but I only came to pick up Arika"
"Oh, about that, Arika wants to spend the night here."
"I see" she whispered, feeling a little sad but she was also expecting that her daughter would want to spend the night at natsuki's place. "I shall take my leave then". Her eyes where looking straight at Natsuki. She was smiling but her eyes seem to be showing an entirely different thing. Hoping for something?
"O.okay" Natsuki stammered. She felt the gaze Rena was giving her. She looked up to look straight into those blue eyes. Somehow, she wasn't feeling any hostility in it, in fact she was feeling the exact opposite. The look given to her was as of asking for acceptance.
The two again became silent. Rena, who was slightly feeling a little uneasy at the situation they were in, shifted a little. She whispered something like "goodnight" (that wouldn't have been heard by natsuki if she was a foot further) then started to walk towards her car. Reaching into her purse, she searched for her car keys. She was about to slide the key into the key hole when someone called her. Looking up, she saw Natsuki calling out to her.
"R. Rena-obasan.. Please stay a little longer, I insist"
Natsuki didn't know what came over her. She suddenly felt the urge to call her. Something on the way she looked at her made her wonder what it was. Those eyes, that warm feeling It's been a while since I felt that. This was the first time she has ever done something like it. Even Arika who happens to be eavesdropping was surprised at how Natsuki acted.
Rena who was slightly taken aback at Natsuki's request couldn't help but ask if its really okay. "is it really okay by you Natsuki?"
"Yes, of course! Arika is waiting for you inside" and so am I.
Sitting opposite her step-sister and step-mother, Natsuki was stealing glances at the two who was sweetly interacting with each other. Rena was sitting on the floor next to Arika who was lying on the floor while her head rested on her mom's lap. The former stroking the latter's hair gently and the latter seemed to be dozing off. Natsuki who was starting to get envious stood up and decided to check up on Mai's cooking.
A few minutes later, there came another knock. This time, Shizuru volunteered to answer the door. After the door closed, a young girl immerged. Arika immediately bolted up from her mother's lap and tackled the said girl.
"Nina-chan! I have been waiting for you to come home.. where did you came from?" she asked.
Nina Wảng, the 14-year-old cousin of Natsuki and also her bodyguard.
"Arika, what are you doing here.. Get off me will ya!" she said while trying to get Arika off her back.
"I'm sleeping over, it's a weekend tomorrow remember."
Nina smiled to herself but didn't show it. She in fact did the exact opposite, taking Arika's hands off that gripped her like a snake and said the smartest comeback she can think of. "well I wont be having you sleeping in my room again. You can sleep in Mai-oneechan's or Natsuki-nee's room." you sleeping beside me is gonna give me a heart attack!
"mou.. Nina-chan meany! Arika pouted. She then released Nina from her embrace (if you can call it an embrace) and sat back to the mat. She crossed her arms continued to act hurt and angry. Nina on the other hand was bewildered at the unexpected turn of events. She wasn't expecting Arika to act like that, usually she would either be slapped at the back or be tackled more. But obviously, none of that is gonna come her way and the person whom she was expecting to give those was on the mat looking away.
"Arika.. I'm..I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you, hora! You can sleep in my room, I was just kidding" Nina pleaded.
The pouting girl looked up at her, no longer pouting but has the biggest smile ever.
"Really!"
"Y.yes" she sighed. Obviously she fell for the oldest trick in the world.
Nina dropped her bags beside the couch and went upstairs to her room (which is next to Nastuki's). She peeked from upstairs and called Arika. "Arika, I just rented Final Fantasy Advent Children, come upstairs if you want to watch it"
The girl in question immediately stood up and ran upstairs, leaving Shizuru and Rena on the mat. Natsuki has just gone back from the kitchen, sat beside Rena. After a few minutes of silence, the three of them seem to feel tense and it was growing into an awkward situation. Shizuru who was feeling it the most, looked at Natsuki as if saying something then she stood up. "Excuse me, I think I should better help Mai-san with her cooking. I have a feeling that she needs extra hands". With that, she left two. Natsuki relaxed a bit and released a long sigh. This didn't go unnoticed by Rena and she chuckled at Natsuki's action.
"She's seems to be a nice girl" she stated.
"Yeah, she is"
"And you get really nervous around her" she said with a mirthful look.
"yeah, Ahh ehhh!! Wait! How did you…. Is it that obvious?"
The older woman nodded. " clear as daylight" but I guess Shizuru is more nervous than you are not to notice it.
"I don't know why I am like that in front of her."
"Do you like her?"
The question caught Natsuki offguard. "WHAT! Ahh I mean, what are you saying?"
"I'm just asking if you like her" Ahh too obvious..
"Well.. what if I do."
"Well she is kind of pretty, who wouldn't like her" She just smiled at Natsuki, knowing that the younger girl could breakdown if she questioned further.
"Ye..yes"
The air was cool and gentle. Natsuki found it very pleasant and its making her sleepy. She was making a very futile attempt at staying awake but alas, she couldn't stop herself from leaning on Rena's shoulder. As her head touched Rena's left shoulder, she immediately jerked her head up. Hot blush crept up her cheeks as she find her actions a little embarrassing. She wanted to rest her head on Rena's shoulder but she was too shy. She was thinking about how the older woman caressed her daughters hair and she wanted to feel it too. It's has been so long since the last time her mother played with her hairs like that and she was missing it terribly.
Rena on the other hand, noticed this and placed her hands around natsuki's shoulder. The said action, elicited a gasp from the younger girl who was clearly surprised. Not minding the reaction Natsuki gave her, she continued and pulled the young girl slowly towards her. She then placed her right hand under natsuki's head and guided her towards her lap.
Natsuki was now lying on Rena's lap, her eyes staring straight at those beautiful blue ones. She couldn't help but drown in them like how she always did when she stared at her mothers eyes. When she thought that it couldn't get much better, she felt Rena's fingers, caressing her hair ever so gently. She closed her eyes, feeling every touch her step-mother was giving her hair. Finally, after several years of yearning of this kind of touch, she felt it again. Her lips curled up into a content smile, she felt safe and peaceful. "okaasan" she whispered.
The dinner was great. Even though Mai probably felt like a complete mess (thinking about mikoto), she was still able to make a delicious meal. Rena was now standing on the doorway preparing to go home.
"Thank you very much for the food, it was really delicious"
"You can come here anytime Rena-obasan and try out my other recipe" Mai cheerfully said.
"I would certainly look forward to it and please take care of Arika"
"Yes I will" It was Natsuki who answered this time.
Rena smiled at her sweetly and lovingly. "Well then, take care of your younger sister"
Natsuki followed her until they both reached the car. The others went back inside the apartment and left the two to talk.
"It's getting late, I should be going now"
"Y..yes" the young girl's eyes were downcast as if finding something interesting on the pavement.
The older woman reached for the younger girl's hands, the latter tensed up at the sudden contact but relaxed on them almost immediately.
"If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask me" she gave the hands she was holding a light squeeze "I'm always here for both of you".
Natsuki lifted her eyes to look at the person before her.
"I know, somehow I've always known. Thank you." her voice soft and grateful.
There was a momentary silence between, as if both were thinking of something else to say. Rena was the first to break the silence.
"Y..yeah.. Good night Natsuki" she took a step forward, closing the distance between them, then she place a kiss on Natsuki's forehead. The younger girl just relaxed into the older woman's warmth, she didn't mind the kiss, in fact she liked it. She didn't even realize when her step mom hugged her.
"Good night" Okaasan. She whispered back.
After a few moments, the two separated. Rena mounted her car and drove into the night.
Natsuki was still standing outside, looking at the spot where her step-mother's car disappear when someone tackled her from behind.
"Natsuki!"
"WHY YOU LITTLE!!"
"Was that Rena-obasan?"
"Yes. And where the hell did you come from?!!"
"Around"
Natsuki eyed the young girl in front of her suspiciously. She wanted to press her question further but decided against it.
"Okay, ill just pretend I believe you, now get you butt inside and sort out whatever misunderstanding you have with Mai"
"Y.yes"
"I want you to lock yourself up inside your room and REALLY talk about it. I don't want you to get outside of the room and I mean, in any circumstances are you not to come out unless the two of you fix your problem, comprende?!"
"O.okay"
The feral girl ran toward the apartment but suddenly stopped by the door.
"By the way Natsuki, what does comprende mean?"
Natsuki's eyes twitched.. "WAIT TILL I GET MY HANDS ON YOU, YOU LITTLE--" running after the younger girl inside the apartment.
Mai was inside her room, lying on her bed thinking about a certain feral girl. I think I was a little harsh with her, maybe I should apologize. She flipped to her side, finding a more comfortable position. But why can't she understand how I feel? Why cant she see that I already chosen her over Tate. Does she still not believe me. Her mind drifted back to the time made what she considered the biggest mistake in her entire life.
-flashback-
"Mikoto, Tate and I are together"
"Ah is that so, then if Mai is happy then I'm happy"
-2 days after-
While on her way to buy some grocery, Mikoto spotted Tate.. with another girl. At first she thought Tate was just talking to a friend, but then her mouth dropped as soon as she saw Tate's hand grope the girls backside while kissing her. She confronted the said person.
"What is the meaning of this?"
"Tate who is she?" asked the girl with tate.
"Oh don't mind her, she just some deranged kid who doesn't mind her own business" Tate answered, glaring at Mikoto.
Mikoto wasn't a bit scared.
"deranged? Mind my own business? Anything that concerns my master's happiness is my business, and with you fooling around is not exactly gonna bring her that doesn't it" she spat.
"Oh really, but will she believe you." He smirked as he spoke.
"I could beat you to a pulp right here right now you know!"
"Ahh the more reason for her not to believe you, if you lay a single finger on me, I'll tell her how you always threaten my life and you ruining her happiness"
"But that's a lie! I wouldn't do anything like that!"
"I know, but do you think she wont believe me? She is practically head over heels in love with me"
"WHY YOU!"
" I wouldn't do that if I were you" he then flips his cell phone open and dialed someone's number. "Ah hello Mai.. how are you sweetheart?"
Mikoto couldn't do anything, she bit her lip so hard that she could taste her own blood. She just walked away.
-later that night-
Mai burst into their room where Mikoto was busy cleaning her shinai.
"Mikoto! How can you do this to me?!!!" screamed Mai.
"Do what Mai?" obviously confused at Mai's sudden outburst.
"Tate told me that you were stalking and threatening him!"
"N.no I wasn't.. I didn't do anything, yeah I didn't do anything at all"
"Oh really, then what is this!"
Mai hit playback on her phone. Not long after, mikoto could hear her own voice coming from the phone. -I could beat you to a pulp right here right now you know-
"Mai, I could explain that" she pleaded.
"Mikoto, get out.. JUST GET OUT OF MY SIGHT!!!"
That night, Mikoto slept at Natsuki's room. Natsuki promising to help her prove that she didn't do anything that tate accused her of doing.
The next day, Mikoto tried speaking to Mai but the older girl's anger was still there. At around noon, Tate arrived at their apartment to pick up Mai.
"Hi there babe, ready to go?"
"just a moment Tate, ill be ready in a few minutes"
Mikoto just stood there glaring at him.
"Ahh.. kitty cat, still here? Mai haven't kicked you out yet?" he teased.
"My duties to protect my master has nothing to do with you and your petty acts wont stop me from fulfilling them"
"So? I could just ask her nicely to throw you out like some filthy cat that you are"
"If there's anyone in this room who is filthy, its you"
"That's about enough Mikoto!" Mai screamed at her. Apparently, she heard only the last part of the conversation. " you have gone too far"
"Mai, I can explain" Mikoto was now sobbing, pleading Mai to believe her.
Tate was smirking on the couch. "Why don't you just kick that ungrateful cat of yours out of you apartment"
Mai looked at Mikoto, her eyes bore down into Mikoto like a drill. "I might do that if she ever did that again!"
The younger girl sobbed even harder. "if that's what can make Mai happy then, I will do anything you wish"
Just as Mikoto was about to go to her bedroom, someone from the doorway spoke.
"I can't believe you just did that Mai!" the person screamed.
Natsuki was on the door, being restrained by Nao.
"Natsuki, she was ruining my life!"
"WTF, If there's anyone here ruining somebody's life, it's your fucking boyfriend!!!"
"Don't you talk about him like that!"
"O YEAH?! I can talk about him anyway I like!! If I get my hands on you Tate, im gonna kill you! IM GONNA KILL YOU, YOU FUCKING BASTARD!!! NAO LET GO OF ME!" Natsuki was thrashing about, trying to get out of Nao's grip.
"I will let you go if you promise me to calm down, you wont get anything through if you're acting like a maniac" Nao said.
"Honestly babe, you live with ungrateful people" Tate commented from his seat.
"Hmm? Really? By the way Tate, how was you lunch date yesterday?" Nao said smirking.
"What ever do you mean? I was at home the whole day"
"home? The last time I checked, your house wasn't anywhere near the park and you certainly doesn't live in the park, do you?"
"what are you saying Nao?" Mai asked who was confused at the exchange of words.
"Mai, Mai, Mai.. Im sooo disappointed with you. Is that how you treat someone you love? The one whom swore to protect you till she dies?" Nao walked slowly towards Mai, never taking her eyes off her. She released Natsuki when she felt sure that the blue haired girl would not commit murder. She then placed her right hand into her pocket as if taking something out, when she was a foot away from the busty girl she stopped. This time, she whispered everything she said. "did you ever love her? Or was everything I heard before all lies? I couldn't believe that you were just going to throw everything out the window for some guy who didn't really love you. No one here in this room suffers the most than Mikoto. And you didnt even trust her."
"Nao…"
"I'm doing this coz I know this is what's right and I know she is happy just being with you."
"what are you talking about?"
Nao placed a cell phone on Mai's hand. Mai took a quick look at the phone, it was set on video player mode. Before the red head stepped away from her, she said something. "I'm doing this because I know.. her heart can never be mine" with that, Nao turned and hurriedly left the building. Mai swore she saw tears trailing down Nao's face but before she could take a better look, the girl had vanished.
Mai looked at the phone on her hands, she then hit play. What she saw made her knees weak. On the screen was the scene that really happened the day before. She sunk slowly to the floor and began sobbing uncontrollably. She lets go of the phone on her hands and clutched the mat for support. Natsuki immediately ran towards Mai and held her. She couldn't believe what a total fool she have been. She tried looking at Mikoto but was too ashamed to do so. Tate on the other hand, was slowly making his way out of the apartment when Mikoto tackled him hard sending him sprawling on the floor. "You are not going anywhere!"
The orange head looked up at Mikoto who just beamed at her. There was no trace of hate or resentment on the young girl's face. The smile that was given to her was of genuine happiness and love.
-end flashback-
She was still deep in her thoughts when a knock on the door brought her back to reality. I thought everyone had gone home. She got up from her bed and opened the door. Standing in front of her was the girl that has occupied her mind and heart for who knows when. Wasting no time, she quickly pulled the young girl in and locked the door.
Mikoto didn't have any time to react when she was pulled into a fierce hug. She wasn't expecting this kind of reaction from the older girl. As far as she can remember, their argument didn't really end nicely and for Mai to act like this was something that she wasn't expecting. The hug was tight and warm. She could feel Mai's emotion running through her body with just a simple contact. The closeness of their body felt good and Mikoto was slowly melting into her embrace. She buried her face in between Mai's chest and took in her scent. She nuzzled into Mai's warmth and lost herself into the sensation. She wanted to stay like this forever but sadly, everything must come to an end. Mai pulled away from the hug, giving space between the two of them. She looked into Mikoto's eyes as if looking for something. Mikoto knew what it was.
"anata o ai shite imasui" Mikoto finally said.
"I love you too Mikoto"
At the apartment's sala, Shizuru and Natsuki are engaged in a staring match, each one neither giving up nor backing down. It has been something both of them are beginning to be good at especially Shizuru who used to be a good speaker but now reduced to a mere "watcher". One would sip tea occasionally while the other was busy biting down her fingernails.
"At this rate, I'm gonna bite all of my nails off!" Natsuki thought as she bites on her fingernails, which wasn't that tasty to begin with.
Shizuru on the other hand was actually pretending on sipping her tea. If I keep sipping my tea, It willl all be gone and I don't have anything else to keep me calm.
If anyone in the room was able to read their minds, each of them where chanting " this is not good this is not good" over and over again.
Just when they thought that they would never get out of the situation they were in, someone sent from heaven break them off their uneasiness.
"Natsuki-nee, can I borrow your Halo 2?" asked Nina who was now halfway down the stairs.
"Sure! I'll go get it now!"
With that she immediately stood up from the mat and ran towards her room. Nina made her way towards the couch and sat beside Shizuru.
"You two sure know how to keep the tension up" Nina started.
"Apparently I when im with her, my speaking skills just go down the drain"
"I am very happy that you are taking care of Natsuki-nee. We really appreciate it"
"At first I was doing all of this for my own selfish reasons but when I saw her happy, I would do anything to see it everyday. By the way Nina, how is everything going on with Arika?"
Nina blushed at the question. She wasn't expecting it to come from Shizuru.
"I.. We are good friends" she stammered.
"Is that so, were in the same boat then"
"With Natsuki-nee?"
"Yes, I dunno how will she take it if I told her how I feel"
"well you wouldn't know it unless you tell her."
"yeah"
After a few moments of silence, Nina stood up. "Oh uhmm.. will you excuse me, I have a feeling that Natsuki-nee is delaying her search for the game intentionally so I'll go and get her"
"Okay"
With that, Nina went to Natsuki's room to go and check up on her. She didn't want to be rude leaving Shizuru all by herself but knowing her cousin, the searching is just a delaying tactic. When she reached her destination, she entered the room with out knocking.
"Natsuki-nee, I know you have found the game so give it to me already"
Natsuki who was sitting on her bed was slightly startled when Nina showed up but she was kind of expecting it already.
"You left Shizuru alone?"
"Shizuru-sama didn't exactly go here to spend her time with me you know"
"I…I'm sorry I took long at searching for the game, I found it under my bed!" She blatantly lied.
"Just go back downstairs and start talking to her, the last time I checked talking actually is better than staring at each other."
"yeah yeah I know but I cant think of a topic that might be good, you know something that I might not look like an idiot talking about."
"from what I can see, she already knows you're an idiot and second, she isn't really the type who you can sweet talk to"
"EHh? You think so?"
"Yeah, and your so dense to even figure that out"
"Yeah.. H.HEY! what do you mean by that!!"
"Nothing, just go down already, she waiting"
"Okay, and my sister is also waiting you know"
"Shut up!" hot blush crept up Nina's cheeks.
"we are indeed related, ne nina-chan"
With that, she exited her room.
Downstairs, Shizuru was thinking of a nice topic to talk about when Natsuki comes back. She didn't really want to be stuck in staring at each other the entire time and it's becoming late. Eventually, she needs to head home too.
Bikes would be a good topic, but then again, I dunno anything about bikes.. animals perhaps? Dogs? Do I even know enough about dogs?
Her train of thoughts where interrupted when she heard Natsuki landing down the floor after jumping from a flight of stairs. The younger girl just smiled at her as if it was nothing and sat down at the mat in front of shizuru.
In Natsuki's mind on the other hand, was full of curses and unspoken cries of pain. FUCK!!! It hurts like hell!!! Why did I even think about jumping. While on the outside, she was smiling like an idiot. Now what, we can just sit here and begin staring at each other not that I would mind but…
"Shizuru, would you like to walk with me outside?" Huh? Wow I can be smooth when im pressured.
Shizuru was slightly taken aback at Natsuki's boldness but smiled nonetheless. Thank goodness!
"Sure Natsuki"
"Okay, umm let me get the coats"
As expected, the night was cold and crisp. The street lamps softly illuminated the streets creating a very calming effect. There were a few people around, mostly lovers enjoying the each other's company. Natsuki and Shizuru were slowly walking down the sidewalk, watching couples hold hands and kiss each other.
"I never knew tonight was lovers night" Natsuki mused.
"The atmosphere is quite refreshing, its not surprising a lot of them find it romantic to walk outside"
"don't you think we kinda stick out like a sore thumb here? I feel like we went to a wrong place with people holding hands and everything"
"Ara, if Natsuki wants to hold hands with me too she should have said so. I would gladly hold your hands" She teased but inside, she felt giddy.
Natsuki tried not to blush; she doesn't want to give Shizuru the satisfaction of seeing her being affected by her teasing. "Baka! That's not what I meant!"
"Natsuki is so adorable when she blushes.
Strike one Natsuki. Mission failed, try again.
They continued to walk until they reached the school's track and field. As expected, there were a few couples here and there doing things you don't wanna know. Both choose to seat at the bench furthest from the nearest couple there is, but not to the point that they were separated from the rest of world.
Looking up the clear night sky, Shizuru was thankful for the unexpected but beautiful turnout of the day. For her, this would be so far, the closest she has ever gone with her blue haired love life. She was secretly wishing that this moment would never end or if not, would progress to something more.
Natsuki who was also doing the same thing, only that she was discretely stealing glances from the woman beside her. She couldn't understand why but she cant seem to take her eyes off the older woman. The moon illuminated her face, giving her a goddess-like appearance. Unlike most where you get tired when you keep looking at a certain object, but with Shizuru it was the opposite. Her beauty only grows at every glance. She smiled at nothing in particular but something in her stomach makes her tingly but in a pleasant kind of way.
"It's a wonderful night isn't it" Natsuki decided to break the silence.
Shizuru who just slipped out of her trance, nodded. "I don't mind doing this every night"
"Shizuru can I ask you something a little personal?"
Shizuru who was a little surprise at the question, glanced back at her. "Sure"
"How come you decided to spend this wonderful night with me, rather than with someone you love?" Natsuki asked innocently, still looking at the sky.
"But I am spending it with someone I love"
"That's not what I meant Shizuru, why are you not with your boyfriend?" the answer shizuru gave her a while ago had made her blush yet again but luckily Shizuru wasn't looking at her.
"I don't have a boyfriend and I'm not looking for one" Coz I have you already.
"Oh" was the only answer that Natsuki gave before a pleasant silence enveloped them. They stayed like this for quite sometime, just enjoying each other's company while gazing at the stars above when Natsuki's wrist watch beeped, telling them that is was already late.
"Shall we head back?" she asked.
Shizuru wasn't happy with the idea but it's true that it was getting late and she had a lot of things waiting for her the following day. "Yeah, you're right. But can we stay her for a few more minutes?"
"Yeah sure"
Since it was becoming late, people/couples are starting to go home and streets were almost deserted. Shizuru was rubbing her hands together to keep them from feeling numb then stuffing them back inside her coat pocket.
"Are your hands cold?" Natsuki asked. Her voice was full of concern.
"Just a little"
Without thinking about it much, Natsuki grabbed Shizuru's left hand and stuffed it inside her right pocket. She laced their hands inside her pocket to keep them warm. The said action made Shizuru's heart beat real fast. Her chest pounds like a beast wanting to get out. But Natsuki was unconsciously rubbing her hands inside the pocket that helped Shizuru calm a bit.
"Warm now?"
"Yes, thank you"
Trying to push her luck a little, Shizuru leaned on Natsuki's shoulder. She was feeling if Natsuki would shake her off or would give a teasing comment but lucky none came. Instead, the younger woman inched closer, pressing their bodies together, then she lean her head above Shizuru's. Natsuki took a deep breath taking in Shizuru's sweet scent. Entranced by the smell, Natsuki placed a kiss on Shizuru's head.
"You smell nice"
"You too"
Omake:
Tate: Wow, i was a total jerk there. -sweat-
Ayou: it was wonderful wasnt it? -evil smile-
Tate: y..yeah it was. ohh look at the time.. i should probably be going home.. good day to you -runs like a crazy idiot-
-rainee-chan and yurianimeotaku enters-
rainee-chan: so they arent cousin huh..
Ayou: nope , it doesnt feel right if they were.
rainee-chan: yeah you're right.
yurianimeotaku: can i follow Tate and give him a beating?
Ayou: do as you please -hands her 2 baseball bats-
yurianimeotaku: thank you!!
Ayou: swing hard
yurianimeotaku: yes i will!!
-yurianimeotaku grabs rainee-chan-
rainee-chan: EHh??!! im coming?
yurianimeotaku: yes you are..
-both ran after tate-
-Swarm012 enters-
Swarm012: yo!
Ayou: Here!
thrusts a paper at Swarm012
Swarm012: Whats this?
Ayou: its the address of someone who can get the tracker out.. and also the unlock code.
Swarm012: What?! really!! are you on drugs or something?
Ayou: No, i dont do drugs, its a total waste of money and writing time.
Swarm012: not that i dont appreciate it but why are you doing this so suddenly?
Ayou: Im quitting Nao-senpai's group.
Swarm012: WHAT!!
Ayou:Yeah..
-enter Nao and BadOne-
Nao: is that true?
BadOne: but what about the marriage proposal? (bridesmaid!!)
Ayou: im taking it back.. i still do like you Nao-senpai but I can see that you dont feel the same way. i dont want to force you into something you dont want to do.
-took out phone and dials a certain number-
Ayou: Hello, Shizuru-san, i need your help. Can you teach me the "art of enduring unrequited love"?
Shizuru: why sure Ayou-chan. i am quite knowledgeable in that field.
Ayou: Thank you very much.
-turns off phone-
Ayou: im so sorry Nao-senpai, i need to distance myself from you, being near you compels me to do bad stuff.
Nao: why are you doing this? how about badone?
-looks at BadOne at the corner rocking back and forth-
BadOne: bridesmaid..bridesmaid..bridesmaid...
Ayou:You taught her well, she'll live. so i guess this is it.. goodbye senpai..
-walks out of the stage-
Swarm012: did that just happened?
Nao: yes it did.. Ayou has gone Shizuru on me.
-Nao phone rings-
Nao: hello?
Ayou: oh by the way senpai, Im not gonna make your character bad on the next chapter im not that psychotic and Swarm012, you need to pay 5000$ to get that tracker off you.. just so you know.. bye!
Swarm012:5000$!!!!!!!!!! -falls down on the floor unconscious-
